Welfare Schemes Support Changpa Nomadic Tribe in Ladakh
| Topic | Welfare Framework and Livelihood Interventions for Changpa Nomadic Tribe |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Ministry of Tribal Affairs confirms no specific climate impact study but highlights welfare schemes for Changpa tribe. |
| Tribe Profile | Changpa - Semi-nomadic community in Changthang Plateau (Ladakh), reliant on Pashmina goats and yaks. |
| Key Schemes | - PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) - DAJGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan) - PM-Awas Yojana (Gramin) for pucca housing |
| Interventions | - Mobile Medical Units - Improved mobile connectivity - Residential hostels for education - Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) at Durbuk (₹15L seed capital under PMJVM) |
| Economic Support | TRIFED (Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation) aids income generation and value addition. |